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of folks who will do good for you in your life : parents , teachers , and other students , and it ’ s incumbent for you to show gratitude . What does that look like ? * Just say “ thank you .” * Do a random act of kindness . * Give a gift card . Remember , “ it is not happiness that it is not happiness that makes us grateful , but gratefulness that makes us happy .” ~ David Steindl-Rast
Be positive Don ’ t let school get you down . Whether you ’ re frustrated with your outcome or sweating an upcoming exam , having a positive mental attitude towards school should be in your backpack , it will carry you a long way . Below are seven steps to having a cheerful outlook .
* Think positive by using affirmations . For example , I know I can nail this exam .” Turn I can ’ t into “ I need the teacher or friend to explain this concept .”
Complaining about your teacher is useless . This is so common . Instead
ADUs 101 : A workshop for Laguna Beach homeowners
tell yourself , “ The more homework I have , the more practice and review I get .” Or , “ I know the teacher wants me to do well .”
* Be proud of yourself without boasting . * Use the “ that-a-boy ” affirmation . * Take a pause . * Be grateful for how it ended . It could have been worse . Besides , you will have another try at it .
* Surround yourself with positive classmates .
* Take time to reflect on “ what happened .”
* Develop a new plan or strategy .
Smile Many students use laughter as a form of smiling , and they are different . Laughter usually occurs because of a stimulus , like a joke or something funny . In contrast , smiling is conscious , intentional , and done with or without a catalyst . Both are beneficial for your mental health .
They are “ good ” medicines for the soul .
Let ’ s discover why smiling or smiles are beneficial . * Help you live longer . * Relieves stress . * Elevates your mood . * It ’ s contagious . You smile at someone , and they will return it . * Boosts your immune system * May lower blood pressure . * Reduces pain . This is so true . I run , and when I feel knee pain , I smile wide . * Makes you attractive / handsome . * Suggests you are a success . * Helps build positivity .
A day without laughter is a day wasted . Similarly , life is short . Show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile .
Your backpack is filled with invaluable resources for your success . Use them , and have a great successful school year !
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Monday , Sept 19 , 2022 6 to 8 pm Susi Q Community Center
One way to ease California ’ s housing crunch is to create new living units on existing property . An accessory dwelling unit , or ADU , can be a good investment , offering housing for a family member or caretaker and expanding Laguna ’ s needed housing stock as an affordable or market-rate rental unit .
• Is an ADU right for you ?
• How to get started ?
• What are common pitfalls and how can you avoid them ?
• If you have an unpermitted unit on your property , how can you get it permitted ?
ADUs can be
• free-standing structures
• garage conversions
• a home divided into 2 living units
A panel of experts will share their knowledge about design , approval , building , landscaping , parking and tax considerations , and more . If you have questions you want answered at the workshop , email them to HHSC @ lagunabeachcity . net by 9 / 16 .
Workshop panel members are not compensated for their participation and their appearance does not constitute any endorsement , recommendation , or promotion by the City of Laguna Beach .
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Disorderly conduct . Jason Michael Adams , 48 , of Laguna Beach was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor disorderly conduct relating to drugs . He was held at $ 500 bail .
Possession of controlled substance , under the influence of controlled substance . David Louis Huffman , 52 , of Westminster was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor of possession of a controlled substance and under the influence of controlled substance He was held at $ 500 bail .
Disorderly conduct . Jack Thomas Gregg , 26 , of Hawthorn , Illinois was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor of disorderly conduct . He was held at $ 500 bail .
DUI . A 67-year-old Laguna Beach woman was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor DUI . She was held at $ 1,500 bail .
Disorderly conduct . Michael Patrick Cowan , 50 , of Laguna Beach was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor disorderly conduct relating to alcohol . He was held without bail .
Tuesday , Sept . 13
Disorderly conduct . Marco Antonio Martinez , 26 , of Santa Ana State was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor disorderly conduct relating to alcohol . He was held at $ 500 bail .
Contempt of court . Maximiliano Alberto Soto , 34 , of Los Alamitos was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor contempt of court and disobeying a court order . He was held at $ 1,000 bail .